Putting batteries in a refrigerator or freezer to prolong their life and keep them fresh is a widely shared myth that’s been debunked by scientists and battery makers alike. The truth is, keeping ...

Overview Many common beliefs about data science are outdated and no longer reflect the industry.Practical skills, curiosity, and continuous learning matter more ...

Earthquakes, volcanic eruption, eclipses, meteor showers, and many other natural phenomena have always been part of life on Earth. In ancient cultures that predated science, such events were often ...

Have you ever confidently shared a “fact” only to later discover it was completely wrong? You’re not alone. The human mind is remarkably adept at accepting information that sounds plausible, ...

Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but no one is entitled to their own facts. What’s amazing about this statement is that it shouldn’t be controversial in any way, and yet many of us ...

The 15th edition of The Best Australian Science Writing, edited by Zoe Kean and Tegan Taylor, contains 39 essays and stories that “tell tales of the universe that scientists have worked hard to reveal ...

The art of science -- Where do hypotheses come from? -- Testing hypotheses -- The human enterprise of science -- Science and archaeology -- Anatomy of an archaeological hoax -- Dawson's Dawn Man : the ...

Have you ever tossed and turned under a full moon and wondered if its glow was keeping you awake? For generations, people have believed that the Moon has the power to stir up sleepless nights and ...